Paracetamol
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Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, is an analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. It is a widely available over-the-counter drug sold generically or under various bra
Paracetamol crystals (crystallized from an aqueous solution) under a microscope
Julius Axelrod (pictured) and Bernard Brodie demonstrated that acetanilide and phenacetin are both metabolized to paracetamol, which is a better-tolerated analgesic.
Awareness poster on acetaminophen abuse as issued by the FDA
Tylenol 500 mg capsules
Ibuprofen
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Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation. This includes painful menstrual periods, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis. It can be taken
Paracetamol
…relieves pain in acute mild migraine and episodic tension headaches. At a standard dose, paracetamol slightly reduces fever, though it is inferior to ibuprofen in that respect: the benefits of its use for fever are unclear, particularly in the context of fever of viral origins. Paracetamol is effective for…
A 150 ml bottle (100 mg/5 ml dosage) of ibuprofen, sold in Greece
Modern synthesis of ibuprofen
The Royal Society of Chemistry blue plaque at BioCity Nottingham
A bottle of generic ibuprofen